New science lab a revolution for Yipirinya School

Attended by Northern Territory Administrator Sally Thomas, the event was a huge success and a happy occasion for all.

The instalment of the school's first ever science lab, complete with lab benches, sinks, equipment storage and gas taps, had teachers and students excited at the prospect of being able to conduct practical scientific experiments the same way that mainstream high school do.

Secondary school teacher Stefan Pulpitel said he can't wait to start looking at "more things in the chemistry and physics field" with his classes.

He said the lab will allow his students to get a better understanding of atomic science and carbon chemistry.

"We will definitely be looking at changes in chemical state," Mr Pulpitel said.

"I am going to start with Mentos in coke and we will build up from there."

He said the students will be using their new lab to look at the importance of hygiene and study "things like bacteria and viruses".

Mr Pulpitel also hopes the lab will attract more students to science class.

"I think it's really going to turn our attendance around."

"We're going to see a lot of kids really excited that we're not just writing down and memorising stuff, but we are really getting into the nitty gritty."